I wanted to send a photo to the manufacturer of the last of many squirrel-proof bird feeders I’ve purchased. The squirrel had knocked off the top and was head first into the cylinder–only his tail showing—enjoying his breakfast. It may have said “squirrel proof,” but apparently the manufacturer had no idea of a squirrel’s tenacity.
Which reminded me of author Norah Robert’s quote: “If you don’t go after what you want you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward you are always in the same place.”
Squirrels go after what they want. Their stupendous resilience has always amazed me; they never doubt their abilities, or question the outcome.
Think about the power of always expecting you’ll come out a winner. Perhaps you won’t get the promotion, but something better is in store. Perhaps the sale won’t happen but in the process you’ll make a better connection. This is not naïve thinking, it’s positioning yourself to attract opportunities, possibly some you weren’t even aware existed.
Squirrels always expect to find a way, it’s got to be in their DNA. Where can we start expecting the results we want? It’s a much smarter way to live, and definitely more productive.
